Clinical research and infection prevention
Research to help healthcare professionals understand the severity of diseases, who is susceptible and how best to assist people who are affected
Broad research areas
Four broad research areas (or pillars) provide multidisciplinary expertise to create essential knowledge and evidence to inform infection emergency preparedness and improve health outcomes for Australians.
The research areas are supported by four cross-cutting themes containing critical infrastructure and tools to ensure the greatest possible impact.
Together, the research areas (or pillars) and cross-cutting themes of APPRISE allow for a flexible and coordinated national network.
Public health research
Research to find effective methods for surveillance and public health data collection while working with healthcare professionals, governments and communities
Laboratory research
Laboratory researchers need the capacity to rapidly provide information about emerging or re-emerging diseases
Key populations
Research to understand which groups of people have a higher risk of being affected by an infectious disease emergency and how best to help them